Building healthy communities

Charitable Registration No: 11930 6942 RR0001

130 Woodland Glen Dr. Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4M3Tel: 519-824-5150 Fax: 519-824-4729www.guelphy.org

YMCA-YWCA of GuelphHEALTHY WORKPLACE PARTNERSHIP

Your Partnership with the YMCA-YWCA of GuelphEmployee health and fitness is important!

Studies have shown that individuals involved in physical activity are able to achieve higher mental concentration and feel more alert. Individuals enjoy work more, than less active people, and find that staying active boosts morale. Many active individuals see an improvement in reaction time, memory and decision making abilities and are more productive, have more stamina and are sick less often. Membership with the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph can lead to reduced absenteeism among employees and reduce employee turnover - allowing your business to achieve optimal results.

Your partnership with the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph will give your employees access to a state-of-the-art facility, a full range of proven programs and services, and highly qualified and friendly staff, to help each individual and family reach their full potential.

The Guelph Y offers a range of Memberships to suit the needs of each individual member, and their family. As the centre of the community, we understand the importance of family, and building the potential of each individual and family, to build a healthier community. We make family membership affordable by offering an additional 25% discount for each additional family membership.*

We value the important contributions our corporate neighbours make to our community, and we are dedicated to helping you build a healthy workplace. Lead your employees and their families toward healthier lifestyles, and together we can make a difference in our community.

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Why the Y?The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefit organization, open to everyone. Starting with a focus on healthy child, youth and young adult development, we excel in delivering lifelong opportunities for health and personal growth. There is no greater gift than the gift of health! Your YMCA-YWCA of Guelph opens the doors to healthy living by making available a variety of programs, services and opportunities.

More Canadian individuals and families choose the YMCA and YMCA-YWCA to improve their overall health, over any other not-for-profit organization in Canada. That’s because we are more than just a fitness facility - we are the centre of your community, creating a sense of belonging for individuals of all ages and abilities, and supporting them in leading active lives. We offer individuals and families the chance to connect in fun, active, and healthy ways.

As a charitable organization, the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is committed to improving the health of our community, one person at a time, through the creation and delivery of programs and services designed to address each community’s unique and changing needs. We believe that the healthy development of each individual, and family, helps build a healthier community.

By committing to a partnership with the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, you are not only investing in the health of your employees, but in the overall health of our community. You will see the benefits of healthier and happier employees, and help us work towards helping each individual and family in our community reach their full potential.

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Healthy Workplace Partnership

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Healthy Workplace Partnership

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Your Healthy Workplace Partnership Includes:

• Spacious two level centre, to allow for functional training • Floor to ceiling windows providing a bright and open space• Multi purpose weight racks with defined training zones• Expanded free weights area, with weights up to 110lbs• Strive Fitness Equipment, used by professional athletes, offers nine variable-resistance points in a single range of motion, optimizing your workout • New & innovative functional training equipment, including TRX, kettle bells and bands• The latest in cardio equipment• Convenient hours • Variety of programs for individuals and families

• New, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Centre • Spacious studio for stretching and functional training • Whirlpool, steam room, towels & relaxation area in Member Plus• Family and Special Needs Change Rooms• Exclusive Adult Plus Change Rooms• Bright, indoor track for walking or running• Spacious gym for recreational sports• Pool, including lane swim and recreational swim• Extreme Youth Zone, with climbing wall• Play Care Centre, included in Preschool Membership• Member Connect Program*• Discounted Family Memberships**

Your YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Membership gives you full use of the Guelph Y including all facility recreation and fitness areas and non-registered programs. Members will workout in our new, state-of-the-art Health and Fitness Centre, strike a pose in our studio, take a swim, play basketball or watch your kids climb high in the Extreme Youth Zone.

Enjoy our newly renovated, two level, Health & Fitness Centre, fully equipped with:

*Member ConnectMembers will meet with a Health & Fitness Coach who will help them create a fitness plan that works with their schedule and skill level, completely free of charge. Together, we will set short and long term goals. Following your initial meeting your Health & Fitness Coach will connect with you regularly to ensure that you stay on track and achieve your success.

**Family MembershipsAt the Guelph Y, we understand the importance of family. Each additional family member that joins the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, will receive a 25% discount off the cost of their membership. Certain conditions apply.

Get involved in your community!The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph has plenty of opportunities for your employees, and their family members, to get involved! Employee volunteerism is an effective way for your organization to get involved in the community, build relationships, support recruitment and retention in your business or organization and strengthen your internal culture. Not only will your employees have the opportunity to make a positive difference in our community, volunteerism can have a positive impact on an organization’s reputation.

As a Partner of the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, your employees will have access to many volunteer opportunities, that help us build a healthier community together, including volunteer opportunities for theYMCA-YWCA of Guelph Annual Women of Distinction Event, MEGATHON, Healthy Kids Day, Power of Being a Girl and more.

Your Partnership will help build a healthier community

Your partnership with the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph not only offers your employees and their families the opportunity to reach their full potential, it allows us to offer members of our community, the opportunity to do the same.

Each day the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph offers community members the opportunity to improve their overall well-being - physical, mental and emotional - through a variety of programs and services designed to help individuals and families reach their full potential.

As a charitable organization, the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Strong Kids Campaign raises money to help local children and families through a variety of programs, offered completely free of charge. Supported by local organizations and individuals through sponsorship and donation, you help us teach local children to swim, increase daily physical activity in youth and send local children to camp. YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Community Initiatives supported by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign include;

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Membership AssistanceThe YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefit organization open to everyone. Starting with a focus on healthy child, youth and young adult development, we excel in delivering lifelong opportunities for health and personal growth. We believe that no person should be denied access to our programs because of their financial situation. Last year, financial assistance provided in part by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, helped 1,979 Community Members gain access to our facilities and programs.

Guelph Y Camps, Overnight Camp and Day CampGuelph Y Camps help youth grow up healthy, active and engaged. For over 100 years, we’ve provided camp adventures that combine new friendships, physical activity and personal growth to cultivate memories that last a lifetime. Last year, financial assistance, provided in part by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, helped send 88 local children to a Guelph Y Camp.

Safe, Healthy Aquatic Recreation for Kids (SHARKs)The Guelph Y SHARKs program, offered to all Grade 3 and Grade 5 students in Guelph, free of charge, teaches The Lifesaving Society’s ‘Swim to Survive’ curriculum of surviving a sudden and unexpected fall into deep water. Last year, 2,789 local children participated in SHARKs. With SHARKs training, the students of Guelph will learn how to surface after a fall, and swim to safety.

Teenage Parents Program (TAPPs)The Guelph Y TAPPs Program is held weekly and offered to teen mothers, fathers and their children, free of charge. TAPPs provides a safe, non-judgemental place for participants to gain access to education, information and resources to help them, and their families, reach their full potential. Transportation, child care and meals are provided for all participants during program hours. Last year, 90 mothers, fathers and children participated in TAPPs.

Daily Activity in Schools and Homes (DASH)The Guelph Y DASH program provides peer leadership opportunities and the chance to empower students to increase activity levels, build social skills, and decrease negative behaviour on the playground. The Guelph Y strives to make this program available to all schools in Guelph. Last year, the DASH Program helped 1,540 local students increase their physical activity and decrease conflict and bullying on the playground.

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Child CareYMCA-YWCA of Guelph Child Care supports the healthy growth and development of children and promotes a lifelong appreciation for learning and skills development. With 15 locations across Guelph, we offer a safe, secure, flexible and stimulating environment for your child to explore and learn.

We provide a safe , stable and nurturing environment that allows parents the opportunity to pursue careers or further their education. We operate approximately 1,038 licensed spaces for infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and school age children through 15 centres in the Guelph community. Over 850 children are served in all licensed programs and over 400 children served in licensed extended day school age programs.

Our staff are qualified, skilled, and experienced professionals, selected to meet the needs of children in our care, and their families. We are the largest provider of Child Care in our community and offer a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. Through active play and the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum, children gain the foundations for literacy, science & technology, and the arts. Your child will leave the Y with a continued enthusiasm and capacity for life-long learning and grow up more healthy, active, and engaged!

Visit www.guelphy.org to request care for your child today.

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Corporate Health & Fitness Partnership

CampCamps offered by the Guelph Y help youth grow up healthy, active and engaged. For more than 100 years, we’ve provided fun camp adventures that combine new friendships, physical activity and personal growth to cultivate memories that last a lifetime. We believe camp is like no other childhood experience–one that every child deserves to take part in.

The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph offers a range of day camps to suit every child’s needs. From improving your soccer skills at Puslinch Power Camp, to exploring your artistic side at At the Y Camp, and swimming in the lake and canoeing at Camp Conestogo, the Guelph Y offers something unique for each camper - and creates an experience they will treasure for a lifetime.

To find out more about YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Camps visit www.guelphy.org

Beyond Membership

PROGRAMSITES

Health, Fitness & Aquatics, Centre (Woodland Glen Facility) Child CareLocations

Day CampLocationsSafe, HealthyAquatic Recreation for Kids

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VISIONTo be the leader in the community and personal wellness.

MISSIONThe YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefit organization, open to everyone. Starting with a focus on healthy child, youth and young adult development, we excel in delivering lifelong opportunities for health and personal growth.

CORE VALUESCaring, honesty, respect, responsibility, health,inclusiveness, stewardship.

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph130 Woodland Glen Dr. Guelph ON N1G 4M3

T: (519) 824-5150 E: healthyworkplace@guelphy.orgwww.guelphy.org

The YMCA-YWCA of GuelphHours of Operation

Monday to Friday 5:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Holidays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Visit guelphy.org for holiday hours, notices and program changes.

ClosuresTo ensure that our facility meets the highest quality standards, temporary, maintenance-related pool and program closures may occur throughout the year. Notices will be posted on our website and in our facility.

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